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News••April 1, 2026
Beach Haven Tackles Stigma of Mental Illness
Next month, Beach Haven looks to join other municipalities in Ocean County as a stigma-free zone. It is an initiative started by the county’s Mental Health Awareness Committee and the goal is to…
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Columns••April 1, 2026
March Is Never Out Like a Lamb
From time to time in Liquid Lines, I have written about social issues and marginalized people. Well, I recently learned about a group of people who are facing some of the toughest hardships on the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Tee Off to Raise Funds for LBI Historical Museum
The Long Beach Island Historical Association and Museum in Beach Haven is signing up participants for a golf outing fundraiser on Monday, May 4, at the LBI National Golf and Resort in Little Egg…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Police Bring Easter Egg Hunt to Harvey Cedars Homes
The Harvey Cedars Police Foundation will once again host its annual “Egg My Property” event, bringing a fun Easter tradition to local families.
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Opinion••April 1, 2026
Fighting Evil Sometimes Can Come With a Price
As I started reading the letter titled “This Administration Has No Qualms About Killing” (3/18), I was stunned that anyone could possibly believe that the president of our great nation has threatened…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Learn About Bald Eagles in New Jersey
The Beach Haven Public Library will present “Bald Eagles of New Jersey” on Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m.
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Sports••April 1, 2026
Stronger, Better Pinelands Squad Pursues Championship
At the end of last season, Heidi Cyphert all but promised the Pinelands Regional girls flag football squad will be back in the Shore Conference championship game this year.
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News••April 1, 2026
Stafford School District Preliminary Budget Approved By Board
Stafford Township residents may be pleased to know school taxes might be going down for some of them. For others, they may go up. It’s a strange situation, but such is the case when a municipality…
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News••April 1, 2026
Coastal VIM Announces New Executive Director
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine recently welcomed Joy England as its new executive director.
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News••April 1, 2026
Bill to Provide Cancer Screenings to Volunteer Firefighters Advances
The N.J. state Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Carmen Amato, Jr. (R-9th) and Anthony M. Bucco (R-25th) to…
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News••April 1, 2026
Residents Drive Home Parking, Traffic Safety Concerns in Ship Bottom
Nestled at the base of the state highway that serves as the sole year-round gateway to Long Beach Island, the borough of Ship Bottom sees every motor vehicle pass through its single point of entry…
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Opinion••April 1, 2026
GUEST OPINION | More Whales Will Die If Vessel Speed Rule Is Revoked
Perhaps a sad yet true representative name for the 51-foot endangered fin whale that washed up in Barnegat Light recently should be “Sacrificed.” That is in fact what he was … ”sacrificed.”
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Columns••April 1, 2026
Reward Offered in Parkway Murders
Memorial Day weekend 1969 saw the brutal murder of two coeds near mile post 31 on the Garden State Parkway. The search for the murderer dragged on for days; then weeks turned into months as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Art Notes, April 1
Into the Woods: The new Wildflowers in the Woods facility, located at 1286 Ridge Ave. in Manahawkin, has released its event schedule for April.
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News••April 1, 2026
Barnegat Pays Tribute to Vietnam Veterans
Looking out at the hundreds of Vietnam veterans seated in the Barnegat High School gym on March 27, Jeffrey S. Golden fought back emotion when he said, “If it wasn’t for you, I would not be here…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter Holds Annual Meeting April 11
Join the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter as the group celebrates another year of dedication to the animals in the community. Anyone interested in learning more about the group and…
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News••April 1, 2026
State Helps Fire Departments Remove PFAS-Containing Foams
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Community Affairs is highlighting the success of a major effort to collect and safely destroy PFAS-containing firefighting foams from…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Parkinson’s Voice Project at Stafford Library
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library introduces Parkinson’s Voice Project’s “Speak Out!” groups with licensed providers from Speech Pathology Solutions LLC, beginning at 11 a.m. on…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
Eco-Friendly Gathering at the Holiday Inn
Environmentally minded people are welcome to stop by for refreshments and eco-friendly conversation on Tuesday, April 7 at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is…
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News••April 1, 2026
Memorial Fundraiser Benefits Dune Preservation
One year ago, Marshall Saponaro passed away suddenly, at age 22. In memory of her son, Sandra Saponaro established a fundraiser to help protect Long Beach Island’s sand dunes, to which Marshall was…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
‘All the Small Things’ Reveals Vastness of Region’s Artistic Vision
Thinking big as usual, Gallery Manager Katherine Whitlock at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies set her sights on “small things” – 10 by 10 inches square, to be…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2026
STAC and Atlantic City Ballet Join to Present After-School Series
The Stafford Township Arts Center and the Atlantic City Ballet are teaming up to present an After-School Family Performance Series.
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Sports••April 1, 2026
Southern, Barnegat, Pinelands Girls Ready to Push for the Top Spots
When it comes to track and field this spring, the girls of Southern Ocean County will have many among the stars as the big meets roll around in May. And if the indoor season that ended last month is…
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Sports••April 1, 2026
Despite Lineup Shift, Southern Aims for County, Division Crowns
After capturing both the Ocean County Tournament and division titles each of the past three seasons, the Southern Regional boys tennis team has its collective eye on more prizes this spring. But it’s…
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Sports••March 30, 2026
Stafford Teen Seizes Opportunity to Pursue Pro Soccer Career
Many 7-year-olds who are athletic have a pie-in-the-sky outlook about their futures, not really grasping the concept that becoming a professional athlete takes not only an incredible amount of work…
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News••March 28, 2026
New 5K Race Honors 28-Year-Old Surf City Resident Killed by Lightning
A new 5K planned for next month will raise money for scholarships while honoring the life of a son, brother and friend who loved his family, friendly rivalry and Surf City before his life was…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 27, 2026
Hop Along to Annual Community Event
Crack open your weekend and shell out for first responders at the annual Easter pancake breakfast, an “eggstra” special fundraiser.
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News••March 27, 2026
Ship Bottom Postpones Indoor Golf Facility Decision to April
A decision on a proposed indoor golf simulator facility is on hold until next month’s Ship Bottom Land Use Board meeting as officials weigh whether the virtual range is a permitted business use or if…
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News••March 26, 2026
Overnight Rescue of Clammer Nets Sea Tow Captains Recognition for Efforts
When John Mazzi headed out for a solo clamming trip April 10 on Barnegat Bay, he had no idea it would end with his overnight rescue amid near-freezing conditions while stranded on a sandbar in…
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News••March 26, 2026
Beach Haven Students Visit JBJ Soul Kitchen
On Thursday, March 19, the Beach Haven School sixth-grade team had the opportunity to visit the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River for a meaningful community outreach field trip.
